FF7 issues

Elfiran7 · 02-03-2008, 05:31 PM

I downloaded the XP patch and the game now runs, but the screen is black with just Cloud on it until I get into a random battle, then I can see the "battlefield". Is there something I don't have enabled or something, or has anyone experienced this and knows how to fix it?

Baloki · 02-03-2008, 05:57 PM

What OS are you running and what are your computer specs?

Omecle · 02-04-2008, 06:09 AM

Also, try running it in compatibility mode (I think you'd be safe to set it to Windows 98).

Elfiran7 · 02-05-2008, 01:52 AM

I was running Windows XP SP2. I think I found out what the problem was. I had the FF VII configuration setup to use "Hardware" for the video and when I set it to "Software" the problem went away. The only problem now is that the cut-scenes lag a little. The game works for me now though so I'm not going to mess with it. I'm just glad I got the game to work finally. This really was a good game back in "the day" and it's refreshing to play a game that you thought you'd never play again and have fun all over again.

Omecle · 02-05-2008, 11:37 PM

Yeah it's pretty good, I just finished playing it yesterday (after not playing it since 1998 or so).

Glad you got it to work.

Elfiran7	#1 FF7 issues I downloaded the XP patch and the game now runs, but the screen is black with just Cloud on it until I get into a random battle, then I can see the "battlefield". Is there something I don't have enabled or something, or has anyone experienced this and knows how to fix it?
02-03-2008, 05:31 PM

Baloki Site Staff Last Exile Location: Dreaming a dream~	#2 (permalink) What OS are you running and what are your computer specs?
02-03-2008, 05:57 PM

Omecle Swanky. Location: Australia	#3 (permalink) Also, try running it in compatibility mode (I think you'd be safe to set it to Windows 98).
02-04-2008, 06:09 AM

Omecle Swanky. Location: Australia	#5 (permalink) Yeah it's pretty good, I just finished playing it yesterday (after not playing it since 1998 or so). Glad you got it to work.
02-05-2008, 11:37 PM